The wide world of fandom is filled with things to watch, read, and play with. From comics and anime to video games and movies, pop culture is overflowing with amazing stories of heroes, villains, and everyday folks caught in fantastic situations that inspire wonder in all of us.
Fandom Fest at Nashville Public Library (NPL) is all about celebrating those things.
This year, Fandom Fest is going virtual, with some fantastic programs for comic book nerds, otakus, board game enthusiasts, and everyone in between from March 1 - 31.
To get things started, we’re taking a look at one of fandom’s most enduring — and, dare we say, wondrous — characters.
Ambassador. Warrior. Hero. Woman.
She has the strength of many men; a magic lasso that compels people to tell the truth; training from some of the fiercest warriors on the planet; and the courage to do the right thing, no matter the cost.
Over the past 80 years, Wonder Woman has established herself as one of pop culture’s most revered icons. From her debut as a comic book superheroine in 1941 to TV idol in the 1970s to star of blockbuster movies in the 2010s, Princess Diana of Themyscira leads as both warrior and diplomat in the hearts of millions of fans around the globe.
Drawn from a rich variety of inspirations, Wonder Woman is a character who can easily stand on her own, but also serves as a gateway into some of the most beloved stories ever told.
As Wonder Woman celebrates her birthday on March 22, we can’t think of a more perfect way to say “happy birthday” than sharing some of the best stories featuring the Amazonian Princess — and tales that tie in with her mythology — in our catalog.